What Are The Arizona Window Tinting Laws

Scottsdale Window Tinting Laws

So you want to get your vehicle tinted but you are not sure what the Scottsdale Tint laws are? This article breaks down all the Arizona Tint Laws laws about window tinting you should know about before you get your tint job done. We will cover all of the Scottsdale Window Tinting Laws, including front windshield tint laws. We will do our best to maintain this article and keep it up to date but, laws are subject to change, so please speak with a window tinting professional to ensure you are within the law.

Scottsdale Arizona Window Tinting Laws Breakdown

Here we will break down what you can do based on the window of the vehicle. This should answer most of your questions, but we will also break down what you can’t do bellow.

In Arizona, you can use and non-reflective tint as long as it sits above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line. Now what that means in less governmental terms is you can have a visor strip on the front windshield. Scottsdale Window Tinting Solution now offers a Windshield Tint that is legal! High quality clear ceramic windshield tint is the best tint on the market with the highest heat rejection and it is completely clear! Find out more about Ceramic Windshield Tint

Arizona Tint Regulation On Front Side Windows:

In Arizona, the front side windows must allow more than 33% of light in. This is why the standard for the front side windows, which are the driver side and passenger side windows you need to see out of to drive, is 35% tint. This ensures that you are within the law.

Back Side Windows and Rear Window Arizona Tint Laws:

These are put together into one category because any darkness can be used on these windows. The darkest tint available at most places is 5% limo tint. You can use reflective or non-reflective tint. Anything goes.

What does Scottsdale Tint Law Prohibit?

There are some things that current AZ law does not allow. We will cover them here but as I stated above, please double check that this information is current before you base decisions off of it. A professional tint installer can answer any of your concerns about the current AZ laws.

Is It Legal To Tint Your Front Window In Arizona:

Although you can get a visor strip on your front windshield in Arizona. It is illegal to tint the entire front windshield. The only exception to that is a medical reason. So if you need to stay out of the sun’s rays for a medical reason you can tint any window.

Arizona Front Side Windows Tinting Laws:

This may go without saying, but anything below 33% on these windows is prohibited by current AZ laws. Although regulating window tint can be a bit annoying at Scottsdale Window Tinting Solution we make sure to properly blend your tint for a fantastic looking tint.

Rear And Side Window Tinting Laws In Scottsdale

You didn’t expect to see these here did you? Although you can go as dark as you like with these windows if the officer feels that they are somehow obstructing your view you may still be ticketed for them. Don’t let this alarm you. You’re not going to get a ticket based on you having dark windows in the back, but if they are poorly installed and you have lines, smudges, or bubbles that further obstruct your vision, you may get a ticket.

What happens if I get a ticket for my existing tint?

In Arizona, you get what they call a “fix it ticket” otherwise known as an Equipment Repair Order. There is usually a small fine you must pay, as well as providing proof that the vehicle is within the tint laws. This requires you to get the tint removed and to leave it as it is or re-tint it within the legal limit. There is a time limit on how soon you have to get it fixed and if you get in professionally installed window tint below the legal limit, it voids their warranty. It is easier just to get in tinted within the legal limits the first time. This should be all you need to know about the Arizona window tinting laws. We will do our best to keep this up to date and notify you of any changes in the Arizona window tinting law. We hope this has been helpful information for you. Stay cool!